Charleston airport closed as Ian approaches
The main airport in Charleston, South Carolina, has closed ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Ian.
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ABC Columbia forecast team: Tracking Ian
Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan are tracking the storm's progress and how it will affect us in the Palmetto State
Large pine tree falls on car, injuring driver on Piney Grove Road
Irmo Firefighters say a driver is expected to survive after a large pine tree fell on her car on Piney Grove Road.
Family of fallen CPD officer sets up GoFundme page
The family of a Columbia Master Police officer who died last weekend started a GoFundMe page for the fallen officer.
Tracking Ian: ABC Columbia studios back on air, check us out online, Facebook Live
Good Morning Columbia lost power, but you can find us online.
Tracking Ian's path: Midlands Impact ABC Columbia Forecast
Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan are tracking the storm's progress and how it will affect us in the Midlands
SC EMD Hurricane Guide
South Carolina Hurricane Guide updated annually by SCEMD in collaboration with local and state partners of the S.C. Emergency Response Team
School closings due to weather
Several school districts have announced closings or E-learning due to possible severe weather.
Pedestrian struck, killed along Shop Road
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning crash that left one person dead
South Carolina tops SC State 50-10 in game moved for Ian
Spencer Rattler threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in South Carolina’s 50-10 victory over South Carolina State in a game moved from Saturday to Thursday night because of Hurricane Ian.
Flood prone streets to avoid during Ian related rainfall
Here is a list of flood prone street to stay clear of once Ian hits the Midlands
Local impacts from Ian-Chief Meteorologist John Farley's forecast and timing
Chief Meteorologist John Farley's forecast and timing on impact of Ian in SC
Governor Henry McMaster on Ian: Be prepared
Governor Henry McMaster says it is important for everyone in the state to be prepared for the impacts of Ian
Red Cross urges South Carolinians to build emergency kits
As Ian draws near, the Red Cross says they are prepared to open shelters to ensure people have a safe place to ride out the storm.
SLED charges two men for selling liquor to undercover police officer
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) agents arrested two men after they sold liquor to an undercover police officer.
SCP: 24 year-old arrested for several bomb threats to local business
Sumter County Police arrested and charged Antwan Cleveland Alexander, 24, of Bethune after authorities say he called in several bomb threats to a local business.
School closings and early dismissals due to possible severe weather
Several school districts have announced early school dismissals and cancellations of after-school activities due to possible severe weather.
Update: Deputies investigate shots fired in neighborhood near Ridge View H.S.
Richland Co. deputies say they spent Thursday afternoon patrolling an area near Ridge View High School after receiving reports of gunshots being fired just before 1 p.m.
Governor McMaster set to hold Ian briefing
Governor Henry McMaster announced he will hold a media briefing with SC Emergency Management officials Thursday at 4:00pm
Business, government office closings, and event cancellations due to possible severe weather
Several businesses, government offices, and events have announced cancellations and closings due to possible severe weather.
Gamecocks host SC State tonight
South Carolina State (1-2) at South Carolina (2-2), Thursday, 7 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
SC Red Cross prepares for storms and sends volunteer to support Florida in wake of Ian
A disaster trained volunteer from the South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross has deployed to support efforts in Florida
Deputies: Westwood H.S. student arrested for bringing knife to school
Richland County Sheriff deputies say they have arrested a Westwood High school student for allegedly bringing a knife to school
State of Emergency declared in South Carolina ahead of Hurricane Ian
Ahead of Ian- -South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency, no evacuations
Local impacts from Ian-Chief Meteorologist John Farley's forecast track and timing
Chief Meteorologist John Farley's Ian Forecast
